The Knower and the Known: Physicalism, Dualism, and the Nature of Intelligibility Dr. Stephen E. Parrish, PhD Learn more about Stephen Parrish’s compendium of arguments for a theistic ontology and a critique of physicalism. Read more
What Makes for a Good Theory of Marriage? A Reply to Merrick Dr. Adam Omelianchuk, PhD This paper offers a critical reply to Teri Merrick’s paper, “A Not So Modest Proposal: Faithfully Redefining Methodist Marriage.” Read more
A Not So Modest Proposal: Faithfully Redefining Methodist Marriage Dr. Teri R. Merrick, PhD The paper argues that many Protestant traditions face a Kuhnian epistemic crisis concerning the classical definition of Christian marriage. Protestants, e.g., specifically Methodists, might go about modifying the concept of Christian marriage in a manner remaining sufficiently loyal to all that is best in our Christian past. Read more
A Kryptic Model of the Incarnation Dr. Andrew T. Loke, PhD Loke develops a new Kryptic model of the Incarnation, drawing from the Greek word Krypsis meaning ‘hiding,’ and proposing that in a certain sense Christ’s supernatural properties were concealed during the Incarnation. Read more
For the Sake of Character: A Trinitarian Family Ethic Dr. Michael W. Austin, PhD Michael Austin explores the connections between the parent-child relationship, the Trinity, and character formation in the context of family life. Read more
God and the Meaning of Life: Some Remarks on Toby Betenson’s Criticism of William Lane Craig Dr. Roberto Di Ceglie, PhD Roberto Di Ceglie responds to recent criticisms raised by Toby Betenson against William Lane Craig’s view of God and immortality, and the meaning of life. Read more
Cut the Connection: Marriage and the State Dr. Daniel J. Hill, PhD Daniel Hill argues that the State should take no cognizance of the marital status of anyone and should get out of the ‘marriage business.’ Read more
The Ethics of Childrearing and A Theory of Justice Dr. Michael T. McFall, PhD Michael McFall examines the ethics of Christian childrearing and argues that Christian parents may seek to transmit their beliefs to their children and examine some boundaries. Read more